The shrimp market for the United States is shifting and exporters are all battling to sit on the throne.
Thailand, once king of the shrimp sector, has lost its grasp as Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS) continues to plague the country's farms. And while Indonesia and India have stepped up as the next in line, another country is positioning itself to dethrone both of them.
Vietnamese exporters have patiently waited their turn, watching farmers ramp up production and sealing deals with major US buyers, including International Marketing Specialists (IMS).
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